Tag Archives: alpine

Ptarmigan Peak, Lake Louise, Banff Park June 24, 2017

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Bike, hike and alpine snow climb on a good overnight freeze. About 1400 m and 21 km. The down climb to notch was exposed. See pics. Pics

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Unity Peak and Purple peak June 17, 2017

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Cool cloudy windy day with a very alpine feel but manged to get this loop in. Road bike to Temple lodge and then went up left side of ski area and crossed creek to side hill the West side of … Continue reading →

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Opal North June 4, 2017

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Bill Kerr

A few ways up to the ridge on this one. We followed the lower powerline south into the scrubby trees in the ditch until hit some blue flagging and the followed a steep trail straight up to the second powerline. … Continue reading →

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Bellevue Hill May 12, 2017

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Friday – Drove down to Pincher Creek to try Victoria Peak but looked like still has too much snow – add in some new rain/snow showers at 8 am so we moved onto Waterton. Bellevue was dry until summit and … Continue reading →

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Anklebiter Ridge April 8, 2017

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Scramble 5.7 km, 860 m, 5.5 hrs – lots of postholing and time deciding on doing loop. Similar but easier than doorjamb. Good trail from Grotto pond park lot and turn right up trail on ridge. Several … Continue reading →

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Cirque Fore Peak/Crystal Ridge Trees – ski Feb 25, 2017

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Ski with Andy about 600 m 6 km 4 hrs. Safe trip and some good turns.

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Little Lawson Jan 29, 2017

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Bill Kerr

About 750 m and 8 km RT. Packed snow so microspikes versus snowshoes. About 20 – 40 ft of rock edge just below summit- watch cornice alongside edge. Pictures

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Wolverine Ridge Jan 14, 2017

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Pictures from Vern, Raff and Dave – thanks guys. About 840 m, 16 km and leisurely 5 hours with stop for a beer. Ski out 7 or 8 min.

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Livingstone Oct 21 2016

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Bill Kerr

Livingstone Pics

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Abbot Pass ACC Hut Lake O’Hara 2016 Banff Lake Louise – Update Hut has been Removed due to slope erosion and Structural Damage July 2022

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Bill Kerr

More pics – gully approach and hut interior (from a trip in 2007) Scramble trip – Yukness, Wiwaxy and overnight at hut

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